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Watch the Stars Come Out

TITLE: Watch the Stars Come Out
AUTHOR: Levinson, Riki
ILLUSTRATOR: Goode, Diane
PUBLISHER: E.P. Dutton
PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York COPYRIGHT DATE: 1985
ISBN: 525442057 PRICE: $12.58
CULTURAL GROUP: European Immigration THEME: Grandparents
SYNOPSIS:
A little girl loves to hear her grandma tell the story of her mother's journey to America many year's ago.
CORE BOOK: Grade 2

CONTENT CONNECTIONS
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 1 TOPIC: Shelter
ILLUSTRATIVE LESSON
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 4 TOPIC: Maryland History
ILLUSTRATIVE LESSON
TECHNOLOGY LINK:
  • Use TIMELINER (Tom Synder Productions) to create a timeline documenting the adventures of brother and sister.
  • Use MACGLOBE (Broderbund) to plot the distance and coordinates of the trip.
SUBJECT: Social Studies GRADE: 5 TOPIC: Immigrant Experience
TECHNOLOGY LINK: Use

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